Transportation
- From the Tang to Qing dynasties, the Grand Canal served as the main artery between northern and southern China and was essential for the transport of grain to Beijing. ...
- The Grand Canal also enabled cultural exchange and political integration to occur between the north and south of China.
Hydraulic Challenges in Grand Canal Maintenance The water source in many areas of the canal was extremely poor. In order to solve the problem of water source, the Ming Dynasty adopted the measures of leading the springs from Yuquan Mountain to flow into Huitong River to guarantee adequate water flow for transportation.
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